The Many Shades of Mindfulness
Mindfulness is a word that has been absorbed into our culture. But it's important to appreciate the depth and nuances of what it can offer.
Mindfulness (sati)
Mindfulness of the Four Elements: Reconnecting with the World
In the Satipatthana Sutta, the Buddha taught practitioners to contemplate the four elements—earth, fire, water, and air—as a foundation of mindfulness practice. Our Meditation Month teacher, Sebene Selassie, shows how this oft-overlooked practice of examining the…
TeachingsMagazine | Teachings, What's in a Word?
What’s in a Word? Sati
The meaning of sati
The Progress Question
Like any artistic endeavor, meditation is a matter of practice.
Cool Boredom
Life's in-between moments don't have to drive us crazy—they can calm us down.
Skunked by Gratitude
A run-in with a skunk provides a chance to give thanks
When Am I?
Contrary to popular belief, you can't be in the present moment.
The Music of the Mind
Examining the mind's irreducibility
Don’t Just Sit There
You can do everything right on the cushion and still struggle in your practice. Here's why.
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